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Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Secretary of State's speech to the National Society Conference

Friday, 23 January 2026

The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed Church of England school leaders at the National Society Annual Conference 2026....

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Holocaust Memorial one step closer as Bill receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 22 January 2026

The Holocaust Memorial Act removes legislation which had blocked progress on the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre....

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Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation

Thursday, 22 January 2026

This once-in-a-generation reform will end the outdated two-tier system and build stronger local councils. ...

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Decommissioning underpins ambitions for homegrown clean energy

Decommissioning underpins ambitions for homegrown clean energy

Thursday, 22 January 2026

NDA group puts decommissioning at the forefront of the agenda at Nuclear Week in Parliament...

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more...

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“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

“Move fast, fix things” – Darren Jones sets out plan to rewire Whitehall and incentivise innovation in the civil service

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

On Tuesday 20 January, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones gave a keynote speech to set out his plan to rewire Whitehall and modernise ...

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Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Education Secretary speech at Bett UK Conference

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced £23 million investment to expand the government's EdTech Testbeds pilot programme....

UK House Price Index for November 2025

UK House Price Index for November 2025

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....

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Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homes

Homes England enters building lease with Vistry for former City Hospital site in Birmingham with plans to deliver 750 new homes

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The historic site is set for a new chapter after extensive cross-sector collaboration....

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High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

High North security set to be focus of Defence Secretary visit to Denmark

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to ...

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New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

New design guidance to raise the bar for new build developments

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

The government has published updated new build design guidance today. ...

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Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Regions set to benefit from new creative industries funding

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Minister Murray encourages regions to bid for funding in next wave of the Creative Clusters programme, which has boosted Liverpool’s music innovation ...

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UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland

UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland'...

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Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty....

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Move fast. Fix things.

Move fast. Fix things.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones' speech on rewiring Whitehall and building the new digital state....

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff

Monday, 19 January 2026

Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage ...

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Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation

Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January)....

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

Monday, 19 January 2026

Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online...

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Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Education Secretary speech at UK AI for Education Summit

Monday, 19 January 2026

In her speech, the Education Secretary, announced stronger safety measures to be introduced around AI in education....

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

Monday, 19 January 2026

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge faciliti...

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Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts

Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts

Saturday, 17 January 2026

The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and i...

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Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Baroque masterpiece worth £9,000,000 at risk of leaving the UK

Friday, 16 January 2026

A temporary export bar has been placed on Claude Lorrain’s Landscape with Rural Dance...

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£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

Friday, 16 January 2026

New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out...

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Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Friday, 16 January 2026

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rach...

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Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Trustee appointed to the Natural History Museum Board

Thursday, 15 January 2026

The Prime Minister has appointed Sally MacGregor to the board of the Natural History Museum for a term of 4 years from 14 January 2026 to 13 January 2...

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Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Regulator of Social Housing 2025 Global Accounts published

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Record spend on existing social homes forecast to rise further, even as landlords continue to invest significantly in new homes...

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New homes boost for Yorkshire as family run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

New homes boost for Yorkshire as family run housebuilder agrees “game changer” loan with Homes England

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Yorkshire Homes secures SME Accelerator loan – designed to help small and medium-sized developers build more homes, more quickly. ...

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Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forward

Plans for 5,500 homes at Wychavon Town move forward

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Homes England and Summix have confirmed that two outline planning applications for Wychavon Town have been validated by Wychavon District Council. The...

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Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme gets a more efficient design

Thursday, 15 January 2026

A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and bu...

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Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Thursday, 15 January 2026

UK’s first mine water heat Living Lab is attracting global interest, with US and European researchers exploring its low-carbon heat data....

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